Why You Keep Going Back to What Almost Destroyed You (And How to Break the Loop)

If you’ve ever gone back to a habit, mindset, or pattern you swore you were done with — this episode explains why.We break down:The neuroscience of relapseThe psychology behind familiar painWhy shame keeps the loop aliveHow to interrupt patterns before they sabotage your rebuildThis isn’t about trying harder.It’s about breaking the loop.Reflection Questions:What triggers me most consistently?What belief drives my relapse?What would early interruption look like?Next Steps:Join the brotherhood: https://www.skool.com/the-ascent-for-divorced-dads-2803/about?ref=d906894f2b164c45a3b18c5363fca02cFollow @divorceddadsofamericaSubscribe & leave a review to help more dads rebuild